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The Ohio flag, Flag Day and the Blue Jackets: What does it all mean?

For those who don’t know, Sunday, June 14 is Flag Day – a holiday that is celebrated every year. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on that day in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. Although Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, it is still an important date in the history of our nation.

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During the Civil War, Ohioans proudly marched following the lead of their flags. Each flag served as a symbol of history, legacy and pride.